Since the creation of the European Social Fund in 1957, structural funds have made a considerable contribution to tackling social exclusion through the EU. This was primarily ensured through the European Social Fund, but also through the ERDF which provided for instance support to infrastructures linked to inclusion. The new Cohesion Policy for 2007-2013 restates…
DetailsUpcoming activities On 29 May, the EAPN structural funds, employment and social inclusion working groups will meet for a seminar on “2010: the legacy we want”, that will look at national and EU level strategies to promote new political outcomes on the occasion of the EU Year 2010 for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. It…
DetailsThis briefing aims to clarify the different issues at stake and analyse the impact of the Commission’s proposals on the fight against poverty and social exclusion.
DetailsIn this briefing, EAPN aims to clarify the different issues at stake.
DetailsThis document is the EAPN’s reaction to the Commission’s communication on the results of negotiations around structural funds’ programming documents, and recommendations on how to strengthen structural funds’ contribution to the fight against poverty and social exclusion.
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Improving social NGOs’ information and awareness of structural funds’ schemes, but also supporting them in developing their administrative capacity is crucial if we want structural funds to make a better impact in the fight against social exclusion.
Improving social NGOs’ information and awareness of structural funds’ schemes, but also supporting them in developing their administrative capacity is crucial if we want structural funds to make a better impact in the fight against social exclusion.
DetailsEAPN will be working with CECODHAS, EPSU and other NGO’s to lobby on this important Declaration.
EAPN will be working with CECODHAS, EPSU and other NGO’s to lobby on this important Declaration.
DetailsThese guidelines are used by the Commission’s staff when assessing the economic, social and environmental impact of Commission’s proposals.